Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh WG-50

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm XF1 versus Ricoh WG-50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and WG-50 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and WG-50 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was released 5 years earlier than the WG-50 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm XF1 grades against the WG-50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm XF1 and Ricoh WG-50. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery and Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XF1 has outside dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-50 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XF1 versus Ricoh WG-50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 against the WG-50.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XF1 and WG-50 is 90 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The picture below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XF1 and WG-50.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XF1 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Ricoh WG-50 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XF1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.